reaction
//riˈækʃən//
Noun
reactionSingular
reactionsPlural
1
A response or action taken in reply to something that has happened or been said
What was his reaction to the news?
2
An emotional or physical response to a stimulus or situation
Her reaction to the news was shock and disbelief.
3
A chemical process in which substances interact to form new substances
When you mix vinegar and baking soda, a chemical reaction occurs.
4
Opposition to political or social progress or reform
The new policies faced strong reaction from conservative groups.